Didn't approve singing of Vande Mataram at schools: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said he did not authorise the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in schools, saying there should be no outside dictation......

New threat for security agencies: 'Bedroom jihadis' stoking unrest in J-K

Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir are grappling with a new and insidious threat in the form of "bedroom jihadis" -- people who manipulate social media from the safety of their homes to spread......

'Pakistan Can't Afford To Annoy America'

'America holds about 16% of IMF voting rights, giving it crucial influence over Pakistan's desperately needed bailout loans.' IMAGE: Pakistan army chief General Syed Munir, right, with General......

'Writing History Is Like Solving A Jigsaw Puzzle With A Third Of The Pieces Missing'

'When I undertook a study of temple desecration in precolonial India, it was not enough simply to document what temples were desecrated, by whom, when, and where.' 'It was also important to explore......

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.''It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.''You are good human......

Celeb spotted at Cannes: Shia LaBeouf, Douglas

Cast member Shia LaBeouf arrives at a photocall for the film Wall Street - Money never sleeps during the 63rd Cannes Film Festival in Cannes on Friday. Cannes Film Festival ...

Fuming Pak Shias refuse to bury Quetta blast victims

Pakistan's minority Shia Hazara community has said it will not bury dozens of people killed in a devastating bombing in Quetta till the army takes control of the southwestern city to prevent......